Kurz Retiring

Mary Beth Kurz, vice chancellor and general counsel since 1996, will retire effective Oct. 1, Chancellor Jim Woodward announced.

Charles Leffler, vice chancellor for finance and business, will chair a nomination committee in the search  for Kurz’s successor, which could be completed before the next chancellor is selected, Woodward said. David Drooz, senior associate general counsel, has agreed to serve in an interim capacity until a permanent appointment can be made.